The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with emphysema. Which of the following will most likely be assessed during the client's physical examination?
1. Barrel chest
2. Pectus carinatum
3. Pectus excavatum
4. Scoliosis
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Barrel chest is often seen in chronic emphysema as a result of long-term air trapping. Pectus carinatum is an abnormal protuberance of the sternum, and pectus excavatum is an abnormal depression of the sternum.
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